October 8, 2014
COVER STORY
Dancing in the streets
The fourth annual Oktoberfest kicked off Friday with its special celebration of German culture and “much more” under the direction of ArtsQuest at its SteelStacks campus in South Bethlehem. The six-day festival, which resumes Oct.10 -12, has expanded its size and activities to coincide with a new free admission policy this year. Photo: Charlie Kovacs of Bethlehem Township holds two pitchers of beer for nearly 10 minutes during the third annual Bar Skills Challenge at Oktoberfest.
By Tim Gilman
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK
Developing a sense of community
There are hundreds of beautiful towns in the United States, and each of them has a claim to fame. Whether it’s the Fire Hydrant Capital of the world in Albertville, Ala.; the giant statue of Paul Bunyan welcoming visitors to Brainerd, Minn.; or the giant ice cream sundae statue in LeMars, Iowa; every city has a desire to be known for something.
By Kevin Anderson
SOUTH BETHLEHEM
Benner proposes 9-story project
An architectural rendering of the proposed building on the corner of Fourth and Vine streets, Bethlehem to the South Bethlehem Historic Conservation Commission. Developer Dennis Benner would like to put a nine-story building on the lot where a house in poor condition currently sits.
By Kris Porter
BUSINESS
Provident branch opens
Through a recent merger New Jersey’s Provident Bank opened an old building with a new face at a celebration for local residents Sept. 13. Manager Leigh A. Selden said Provident’s very first branch in Pennsylvania is now open at 2151 Emrick Blvd. in Bethlehem Township. Photo: Branch Manager Leigh A. Selden with employees Dawn Heanry, Christina A. Davis and Peggy Slack.
By Nate Jastrzemski
ENTERTAINMENT
Summer festival rocks
Multitalented musician Maureen “Moe” Jerant of Bethlehem, welcomes audience participation during a sing-along session of the Large Flowerheads concert at the Muhlenberg Summer Festival. Jerant alternates as drummer, guitarist and vocalist. Lead guitarist Bill Trexler of Allentown plays on the left, with John Harkins on keyboards and Greg Geist on drums in the back. The band is known for its 1960s and early 70s nostalgic rock-and-roll music.
By Tim Gilman
CLASSROOM
Volleyballers 'Dig Pink'
Every Bethlehem Catholic HS sports program is required by Principal John Petruzzelli to do at least one community service project. The girls’ volleyball team chose to help fight breast cancer. All money raised goes to the Side Out Foundation, which promotes cancer-related fundraising by volleyball teams. This year alone, the team raised more than $2,800 for the foundation.
Every Bethlehem Catholic HS sports program is required by Principal John Petruzzelli to do at least one community service project. The girls’ volleyball team chose to help fight breast cancer. All money raised goes to the Side Out Foundation, which promotes cancer-related fundraising by volleyball teams. This year alone, the team raised more than $2,800 for the foundation.
By Rob Merchant
THIS WEEK IN BETHLEHEM SPORTS
Maff wins 2A golf title
Bethlehem Catholic’s Nick Maff grabbed attention across the Lehigh Valley golf scene when he won a district championship two years ago as a freshman.
By Peter Car
OTHER STORIES
Bethlehem: ‘Tiger Hall’ to get facelift
Bethlehem: Zoners grant relief to 3 homeowners
Bethlehem: Library book sale tops $10,000
Northampton County: County council condemns Easton’s commuter tax
Northampton County: Brown’s aim is steady taxes
Saucon Valley: Reading program selcted
Lehigh Valley: ‘Take Steps’ fundrainser
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